José Luis Sánchez Announces Madrid's Winter Transfer: 'This Weekend...'

We are already halfway through the month of January, so the days are starting to count down to close the winter market. Some clubs are trying to make the most of their options to strengthen the team. This is the case for Real Madrid, which remains very alert to several names for the coming hours.

There's been talk of the possible arrival of Alexander Arnold, and the exit door has been closed for Güler and Endrick. However, the first big news isn't about any of them, but a central defender. It was the journalist, José Luz Sánchez, who confirmed the first major reinforcement for Real Madrid.

"David Alaba is going to be tested in a scrimmage with academy players" reported on the plans with the Austrian. After not being in the team against Celta, they wanted to conduct this test. "It's going to serve to test if he's ready to play" he concluded about the left-footed central defender.

It'd be great news that can be completed since "next weekend they might recover Alaba." Since the end of 2024, this was the plan they had in place with him at Madrid. They had marked the game against Las Palmas in red for his possible return.

Ancelotti finally recovers a defender he trusts

Real Madrid has seen how injuries have plagued the defense in recent years. Militão twice, Carvajal, or Alaba have missed many months of competition, putting Ancelotti in a bind. His latest solutions with Tchouaméni haven't pleased anyone.

The Frenchman has made gross errors, and Bernabéu booed him in the Copa match against Celta de Vigo. However, with Alaba's return, Ancelotti will once again have a center-back he fully trusts. Although it's going to take time for him to regain competitive rhythm.

Until then, we'll have to see if the Italian coach continues with his bet on Tchouaméni in defense. Or if he gives the alternative to Asencio, who despite the penalty he committed, has had great performances. This Sunday against Las Palmas, we'll have the solution.